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Swim Across America – Fairfield County Announces 20th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest

Students are invited to design a “Make Waves to Fight Cancer” 20th Anniversary t-shirt. Submissions will be accepted now through March 15, 2026, with a panel of judges selecting the final design and second and third place winners. The Grand Prize design will be printed on 2026 shirts, which will then be used to help raise funds at Swim Across America Fairfield County events from May through November. Continue Reading →

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The Human Cost of Immigration Policy: A Conversation with Jordan Salama

In articles ranging from “The Candy Sellers” (New York Magazine) to “A Mexican Couple in California Plans to Self-Deport—and Leave Their Kids Behind” (The New Yorker), Jordan Salama explores how immigration policies shape daily life — determining where families sleep, whether children can attend school safely, and how communities navigate uncertainty. Continue Reading →

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